Minelab Vanquish (all models) Metal Detector Folding Bipod Stand

Remixed folding bipod for the Minelab Vanquish metal detector range.

Designed and tested on a Vanquish 460, with expected compatibility with:

• Vanquish 340

• Vanquish 360

• Vanquish 440

• Vanquish 460

• Vanquish 540

• Vanquish 560

The detector can be rested on the bipod during target recovery rather than laying it directly on wet or muddy ground.

Printed in PETG for increased toughness and better resistance to moisture during normal detecting use.

Printing

I printed all parts in PETG.

Clamp Parts

• Layer height: 0.4 mm

• Walls/perimeters: 4–5

• Infill: 15%

The clamp does not need particularly high infill, as most of the strength comes from the outer walls.

Legs and Locking Parts

• Layer height: 0.4 mm

• Infill: 100%

100% infill may be somewhat excessive, but I wanted the legs and locking components to be as solid as possible given that these parts take most of the load and may be knocked around during use.

PETG was chosen because it is tougher and more suitable for damp outdoor use than standard PLA. It should cope well with wet grass, mud and the occasional splash, although the printed parts should not be considered fully waterproof.

Assembly / Notes

The bipod clamps directly around the detector shaft.

Do not overtighten the clamp hardware. It only needs enough pressure to prevent the bipod rotating or sliding during normal use.

As with any printed accessory used outdoors, periodically check the clamp, legs and locking parts for cracking or wear.5 
BOM:
2x M3x16mm bolts for clamp
2x M4x20 bolts for legs
2x M4 Locking nut
2x 0.5*6*20mm Springs (I used 22 laps)